Tested playback with several tapes and DVDs.  Dubbed a tape to DVD and finalized it with the included remote.  Tested DVD HDMI output VHS does not output to HDMI on this model.  Tested DVD and VHS composite output (yellow, red and white RCA connections)  TV in photos is not included.  Remote is a new replacement designed for these Toshiba models and has all original functions.  This will not dub copy protected VHS tapes like most major studio films.